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minisforum X1-470 barebone mini PC Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 12C/24T

SKU CH-N7JA-72946

Barebone mini PC with 12-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and Radeon 890M graphics, supports 128 GB DDR5-5600, dual 2.5 GbE plus Wi-Fi 7, HDMI 2.1.

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Processor socketFP8
  • AI capabilityAvailable
  • Processor cores12
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • 12-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 powers heavy multitasking
  • Radeon 890M graphics drive four displays via HDMI 2.1, DP 2.0 and dual USB4
  • OCuLink port adds external GPU bandwidth beyond Thunderbolt 4
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 GbE LAN deliver low-latency networking
  • Dual DDR5-5600 slots support up to 128 GB memory

Ready-to-build mini PC

The minisforum X1-470 barebone arrives without memory, storage or an operating system so you choose every component. A 12-core AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor with 24 threads handles multitasking and light gaming while the integrated AMD Radeon 890M graphics drives up to four displays. Builders who need a complete system out of the box should look elsewhere.

Expansion and connectivity

Two DDR5-5600MHz slots accept up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 bays provide fast storage. An OCuLink port enables an external GPU for heavier graphics workloads though the slot is not hot-swappable. Video outputs include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 and two USB4 ports while 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover wired and wireless networking.

Thermals and power

Large vents and a 3D airflow design dissipate heat from the 12-core processor during sustained loads keeping performance stable in a chassis measuring 7.17 x 6.26 x 4.53 inches and weighing 1.43 lb. The efficient cooling arrangement runs quietly under normal desktop use so the unit suits noise-sensitive environments such as living-room PCs or compact workstations.

How it compares

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Price $544.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMINISFORUM
Model nameDeskMini
Product colorSilver
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470
Processor socketFP8
Processor cores12
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2
Supported memoryDDR5-5600 MHz
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Graphics
Built-in graphicsAMD Radeon 890M
Connectivity
LAN connectionRTL8125BG
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Front USB ports3
Front audio jacks1 jacks
HDMI ports1
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
Ethernet port1
Size & build
Product dimensions7.17 × 6.26 × 4.53 in
Product weight1.43 lb (0.65 kg)
More details
AI capabilityAvailable
Additional details2x PCIe4.0 × 4
Slim ODD2

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Questions about this item

How much DDR5-5600 memory can the two slots accept in total?

The board supports up to 128 GB of DDR5-5600 across its two slots in dual-channel mode.

What thermal behaviour should I expect from the cooling vents during continuous load?

Large vents and 3D airflow are designed to dissipate heat effectively so performance is maintained during intensive tasks.

Which storage and memory parts must I supply to make the barebone operational?

You need to add DDR5-5600 SO-DIMMs and M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSDs; the unit ships without memory, storage or an operating system.

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